“Specifically, we have concerns regarding the level, specificity, and tactics being utilized in Europe and how that may translate in the United States, because of the continued utilization of ‘soft targets’.”

“Our continued work is on the basis of confirmations this past weekend from former CIA counterintelligence analyst Bob Baer, who works for CNN, who stated that he has been briefed regarding security risks involving ISIS cells within the United States as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s belief that there is an ISIS cell in each of the 50 states.” (Source: http://abc7chicago.com/news/isis-present-in-all-50-states-fbi-director-says/534732/)

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families of the victims in Paris, France, the recent events on the last set of international terror threats involving air carrier flights and those that have endured felonious acts of violence.”

“We are living in a time of increasing threats and acts of violence where our industry can and hopefully become even more prepared in mitigating and preventing a terror event and acts of violence on any form of passenger-carrier property, like a bus or a train. It has been and will continue to be our goal to help the passenger-carrier industry ensure that they are not subject to a domestic terror attack since this industry has been and continues to be a soft target, no different than the historical attacks on the passenger-carrier industry in Europe and Middle East.”

We are advising the general public and the passenger-carrier transportation and transit industry, if they see any suspicious behavior or acts, to take a number of steps of which may include the following:

(1) Immediately Dial 911 and report the suspicious behavior to law enforcement

(2) If You “See Something, Say Something” – contact Law Enforcement or a Company Representative Immediately

(3) If You See a Suspicious Package, Do Not Touch It and Immediately Report It and Its Location To Law Enforcement or a Company Representative

“As a veteran of the Gulf War and as someone who witnessed the tragic events of 9/11 while in Boston, it is our obligation to help protect passenger and public safety. God Bless America,” Lewis concluded.